JFK - PRESS CONFERENCE (CUTS ONLY) - SOUND

The transcript covers a range of topics including the President's plans to address the UN General Assembly and meet with foreign ministers, particularly focusing on the Vietnam War and the desire for peace. It also touches on the President's views on books written about him, the issue of racial balance in schools, and the complex geopolitical situation involving India, Pakistan, and China. The President discusses the challenges of maintaining a balance of power in the region and the ongoing Kashmir dispute.

What is the President's stance on the Vietnam War as discussed in the press conference?

• He plans to withdraw all troops immediately.

• He wants the war to be won and the communists contained.

• He supports the communists.

• He wants the war to be lost.

How does the President feel about the book written by Hugh Sidey?

• He believes it is highly praised by everyone.

• He found it to be very uncritical.

• He hasn't read it at all.

• He thought it was quite critical.

What is the President's view on discussing racial balance in schools?

• He believes it should be discussed by Ambassador Lodge and others.

• He thinks it is a pressing issue to be addressed immediately.

• He fully supports forced racial balance.

• He has no opinion on the matter.

What is the President's concern regarding India and China?

• He wants to ensure India is not helpless against a potential attack by China.

• He is concerned about India's internal politics.

• He fears India might attack China.

• He is worried about India's economic growth.

What is the President's judgment about Pakistan's potential alliance with China?

• He is certain Pakistan will remain neutral.

• He thinks Pakistan will not make a formal alliance with China.

• He believes Pakistan will definitely ally with China.

• He has no opinion on the matter.